Ever brewed coffee in a moka pot and wondered why it tasted more like burnt ash than smooth espresso? When I first started brewing with a moka pot many years ago, it was way before I even had my espresso machine. More often than not, the coffee came out bitter and harsh, almost undrinkable. I…
I’m not exactly the person who thrives in the woods, but as a coffee lover, there’s one thing I refuse to compromise on: a good cup of coffee. The first time I tried bringing a glass French press along, it was a disaster. Between worrying about it shattering in my backpack and dealing with gritty…
Ever had your moka pot refuse to cooperate right when you want that perfect cup? I have a large, classic Italian moka pot, and after a couple of months, things went sideways. The coffee stopped brewing properly. In other words, nothing came out. I’d turn off the heat from the stove, switch it back on,…
Did you know that the median lethal dose of caffeine for dogs is around 140 mg per kilogram? That’s a few sips for a tiny pup like a Chihuahua or Toy Poodle. This statistic always blows my mind, because we think of coffee as harmless to ourselves. But for our furry friends, it can be…
Did you know that over 2 billion cups of coffee and 3 billion cups of tea are consumed every single day? That’s a lot of caffeine choices being made worldwide. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had this playful back-and-forth with my tea-loving friends. They swear by the calm focus of a good…
Sometimes I catch myself laughing at how much I love anything almond. For instance, almond cakes, almond cookies, and of course, almond in my coffee. Yesterday, I even wrote about the hot version of an almond latte (you can check it out here: almond latte). But with summer heat rolling in, the last thing I…
Ever had one of those moments where you realize you’ve been skipping over the most important part? That happened to me recently. I just finished writing about how to make an almond latte, but then it hit me… what about the almond syrup? It’s the real base of the flavor. In other words, the thing…
With so many flavors and variations, it’s easy to skip over some truly delicious ones. That happened to me here on Coffee Voilà. I’ve shared recipes for all kinds of drinks, but I realized I forgot to mention one I make from time to time. And honestly, it’s one of my favorites. Probably because I’ve…
This week has been all about sugar-free syrups. Earlier, I shared my take on a rich and buttery Caramel Syrup, and now I’ve got hazelnut on my mind. One problem I keep running into with store-bought sugar-free hazelnut, especially from the less reputable brands, but sometimes even the big names, is that the flavor can…
Ever feel like you’re missing out on all the coffee fun just because you’re skipping sugar? This past month or so, I’ve been knee-deep in syrup testing. I mean, bottles everywhere, sticky notes all over my counter, and plenty of taste-testing “research” for Coffee Voilà. But somewhere along the way, I realized I was overlooking…